Juneidi Coloay
Feminist Society – There
must be protection for domestic workers through representative regulations by
an enactment of the Protection Domestic Workers Bill. The protection and
fulfillment of domestic worker’s rights are one of the issues related to gender
equality and women’s rights activism that must be fought for.
Historical Background
The Draft Law on the Protection of
Domestic Workers (Rancangan Undang-Undang Perlindungan Pekerja Rumah Tangga) is
a vital step in protecting domestic worker’s rights in Indonesia. This draft
law contains the protection of domestic workers and the fulfillment of their
basic rights.
The Draft Law on PPRT was first
proposed in 2004 and for almost two decades, this bill has not been
promulgated. Although in 2023, President Joko Widodo conveyed that this bill
had been included in the priority bill, but, until presently there have been no
concrete steps regarding the progress of the bill.
It is hoped that the ratification
of this bill will provide recognition and protection for domestic workers who
have rights and obligations. Furthermore, this draft law is also aimed to build
mutually humanizing situations and relationships, supporting and protecting
each other between the domestic workers and employers.
In this bill, domestic workers are
given the right to education and training. This is of paramount importance to
improve the quality of life of workers and provide better opportunities for
them.
However, even though this bill has
been included in the priority list, there are still many challenges that must
be faced. One of them is how to ensure that this bill can be passed and
implemented properly to provide the proper protection for domestic workers.
Overall, the Draft Law on PPRT is
an important step in efforts to protect domestic workers in Indonesia. With the
passing of this bill, it is hoped that it will provide better protection for
domestic workers and give them the rights they should have as workers.
The Urgency of the Draft Law on the Protection of Domestic Workers
(RUU PPRT) towards Domestic Workers as One of the Feminist Issues
The Draft Law on PPRT is crucial
and urgent to be discussed and passed. Here are some of the urgency of this
bill:
State Recognition
The passing of this bill will
certainly provide official recognition for domestic workers as workers who are
entitled to state protection and recognition for their role in the national
economy. This is also an affirmation that the profession as a domestic worker
is a noble profession that is the same as other professions.
Rights Protection
The ratification of this bill will
also certainly further protect the rights of domestic workers, including
getting decent wages, health insurance, and protection from violence. This is
important because up to now, the rights of domestic workers have been very
vulnerable to being violated. Where domestic workers are often treated
inappropriately and do not receive adequate wages and health insurance. Apart
from that, because domestic workers tend to be workers who are often employed
by women, they tend to experience physical violence and become victims of
harassment. Data shows that the majority of domestic workers do not receive
adequate wages and health insurance, and are vulnerable to violence.
Filling Legal Gaps
Currently, Indonesia does not yet have
a comprehensive policy or regulation regarding domestic workers in one special
regulation. This bill is expected to fill this legal gap. This is also one of
the constitutional mandates of the 1945 Constitution where every person has the
right to work and a decent living in accordance with their honor, dignity, and
human rights. Therefore, it is necessary to create special regulations that
provide legal standing for domestic workers.
Eliminating Discrimination
This bill is also expected to
eliminate discrimination against domestic workers, including providing access
to decent work, social security, and clear work agreements. Where in Article 3
letter b of the PPRT Bill, it is stated that one of the aims of this legal
product is to prevent all forms of discrimination, exploitation, and harassment
of domestic workers.
Thus, it is very important for the
Domestic Workers Protection Bill to be passed immediately in order to protect
the rights of domestic workers and provide them with proper protection.
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